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X55 MRC

2006 Mercedes-benz Sl

Red Petrol 5439cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

20,366 mi
Last recorded20,366 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl50,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 MRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,439cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 20,366 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 19,415 miles

All suspension strut leg dust covers are perished

Pass 19 Dec 2023 19,069 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 19,061 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 19,036 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 18,955 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

o/s and n/s front pads in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2016 18,192 miles

o/s and n/s front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 18,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 18,156 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,725 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 16,725 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 16,496 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,077 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 14,281 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 13,092 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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X55 MRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl in Red with a 5,439cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 50,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X55 MRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X55 MRC registered?

X55 MRC is a 2006 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 11 January 2006.

Is X55 MRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X55 MRC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X55 MRC have outstanding finance?

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